Wooing My Ex-Wife

Chapter 689

On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

no mind to her big brother’s grumbling

patience, she coaxed her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories

flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It was

Gwendolyn exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a

fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began

on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help

Villa, an aura

and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures, including the

the mermaid finally fulfilled her wish and turned into a beautiful young lady. She reunited with the prince at the

story, the main bedroom was filled with

the bedside lamp, Cedrick

gaze lingered on their peaceful faces, her

tender smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the

that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table

as an opportunity to spread some

original words were extremely insulting and went far beyond just causing a little

contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising

Group incurred

Ignatius Cloud, sternly reprimanded his drowsy daughter, “Why in the world did you rub Mr. Jenson the wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world.

still half-asleep, was utterly confused

How could I possibly offend him when I don’t even know

feeling like a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and couldn’t hold back from scolding her

this cold expression,

where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson.

mother, joined the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure out

“Okay.”

of bed, stepped onto the carpet, and, with a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so

did he spend time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping I’d legitimize his illegitimate child and allow her to bear

a mean streak a mile wide. She’s a mouthy little devil, and I couldn’t stand her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess

and Eva exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make sense of

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